Assistant Professor of Communication - Sports Communication Print Assistant Professor of Communication - Sports Communication Salary $64,000.00 - $66,000.00 Annually Location Cedar City, UT Job Type Full-time Faculty Job Number 202400202 Division College of Humanities & Social Sciences Department Communication Opening Date 10/23/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Position Summary The
communication department at Southern Utah University is seeking candidates to fill the position of Assistant Professor of Sports Communication. This is a tenure-track position. The assignment will begin in the fall of 2026. The sports communication emphasis launched in 2024, and while it is relatively new, it has quickly become one of our most popular tracks. The department also offers strategic communication,
messaging and human interaction, and media studies emphases.First consideration date: 11/23/2025 Essential Functions The ideal candidate will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:Typically teach a 4-4 load with a mix of graduate and undergraduate courses in the sports communication emphasis.Assignments could include Introduction to Sports Communication, Reporting and Writing for Sports Media, Public
Relations in Sports, Sports Administration and Management, Issues in Sports, and the Sports Communication M.A. Course.Opportunities to teach during summer semesters are available with an attractive compensation model.Candidates should also be willing to teach courses outside of the sports communication emphasis when needed by the department.Additional courses that could be assigned include Introduction to
Communication, Writing for Communication, Communication in Human Interactions, Introduction to Social Media, Media Law, Media Writing, Media and Society, Communication Research, Writing for Media Audiences, Communication Theory, and Research for Communication Careers.Advise sports communication students. This includes helping students compete for and secure internships and jobs upon graduation. A deliberate effort to
professionally network is expected.Conduct scholarly research and/or creative activities, preferably in the field of sports communication.Curriculum development.Willingness to serve as advisor for MAPC capstone projects.Service to the communication department, university and community, as well as participation in related academic and professional organizations is expected.Represent the communication department in a
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